The Comparative Analysis :
Chrysler Viper RT/10c (93 - 98) vs. Mercedes S 400 Coupé 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (15 - 17)
€ 74,100

€ 100,600

€ 74,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Chrysler Viper is 22.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 11.6 inches lower than the Mercedes S 400 Coupé.
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
44
75.7
83.6
55.6
74.8
83
75.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83 in
44 in
Height
55.6 in
96.2
175.1
115.9
197.9
175.1 in
Length
197.9 in
96.2 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb

Weight Difference:
948 lb
21.13 %

General
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
SR
Generation
C217
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 276
Engine Code
M 276.824

2
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
8 L / 391 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
389 hp
at 5150 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chrysler Viper
389 hp
362 hp
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
457 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chrysler Viper
457 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Performance
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Chrysler Viper
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes S 400 Coupé
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9.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.39 lb/hp
Chrysler Viper
9.1 lb/hp
12.39 lb/hp
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Fuel Economy
No data
combined
28 mpg
Chrysler Viper
mpg
28 mpg
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
No data
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
21.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
No data
Range
599 mi
Chrysler Viper
mi
599 mi
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Environmental Impact
No data
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
157.2 kWh
Chrysler Viper
0 kWh
157.2 kWh
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
Euro 2 (bis 2500kg)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
772 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chrysler Viper
Mercedes S 400 Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
408 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.3 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data